Dark Sky vs Prussian Blue

Dark Sky

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2a3558 (estimate)

Prussian Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E005
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a2a5a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Prussian Blue is a little darker, more saturated than Dark Sky.

Can I use Prussian Blue instead of Dark Sky?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Prussian Blue is a little darker, more saturated than Dark Sky.

Can I use Dark Sky instead of Prussian Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Sky is a little lighter, more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Dark Sky on the colour wheel See Prussian Blue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Dark Sky

Other Army Painter paints close to Prussian Blue

All matches: Dark Sky equivalents · Prussian Blue equivalents

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